The university community’s perception of psychoactive substance consumption in the university of antioquia, Medellin, Colombia

Abstract

Objectives: To analyze the university community’s perception of the context and risk factors associated with psychoactive substance consumption. Methodology: A historical and hermeneutic approach with qualitative design, and grounded theory as research methodology. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured interviews. A theoretical, convenience sampling was carried out. 18 interviews with the university community and professionals from the student welfare office were carried out. Analysis was carried out using coding, categorization, and interpretation. Results and conclusion: The University is recognized as an institution offering high quality education and research where individuals develop their views on life, the City, and the University. It also has a scenario that facilitates psychoactive substance consumption given its environment, the ideas and lifestyles of its people, the meaning behind being a university student, and the existence of drug sales. Consumption is therefore a phenomenon that should be first approached locally, and then nationally and internationally.